Mid Level Backend Engineer Jobs

Mid level backend engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own services and features end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and raise the technical bar for those around them. Openings are predominantly remote and hybrid across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with employers like TikTok, OpenAI, and Rippling hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles158+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Senior Backend Engineer
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Capgemini
Added 3d ago
Senior Backend Engineer
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$82k - $193k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Entegee
Back End Developer
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Entegee
Added 5d ago
Back End Developer
Entegee
United States
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$50.00 - $55.00/hr
On-Site
None

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Wolfspeed
Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
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Wolfspeed
Added 1w ago
Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
Wolfspeed
Marcy, New York
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$21 - $30/hr
Associate of Applied Science

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Ro
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
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Ro
Added 1w ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Ro
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$182k - $220k/yr
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Backend Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok9 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI5 open roles
Rippling
Rippling5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software92
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Insurance6
  • Artificial Intelligence6
  • Fintech5

Mid Level Backend Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level backend engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, debugged complex production issues, or improved system reliability without being hand-held. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, name the technologies your target employers use, and apply to roles where the job description matches what you have already built, not just what you have touched.

Which companies hire mid level backend engineers?

Companies hiring mid level backend engineers right now include TikTok, OpenAI, and Rippling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers fast-growing startups adding engineering depth and established enterprises backfilling senior pipelines with engineers who can take on ownership quickly.

Are there remote mid level backend engineer jobs?

Yes, remote options are widely available at this level. About 38% of mid level backend engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how common distributed engineering teams have become across the industry. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see only the remote or hybrid openings that fit your situation.

How do I move up to a mid level backend engineer role?

Getting to mid level is about building depth and a record of independent delivery over time. Focus on owning features from design through production, not just completing tickets. Strengthen your understanding of distributed systems, data modeling, and API design. Seek out cross-functional projects, volunteer for on-call rotations, and document the decisions you drove so you can speak to them clearly in interviews.

Which industries hire the most mid level backend engineers?

Mid Level backend engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their core products depend on scalable, reliable backend systems that require engineers who can operate with real autonomy.